Business News

Fubar on Union Street in Ryde has announced it will close permanently at the end of September, with its final event being this year’s Steampunk Festival. The decision comes as the bar and venue enters its fourth year of trading,...

A new physiotherapy clinic has opened in Wootton, offering expert musculoskeletal care led by Chartered Physiotherapist Marie Brown. Haven Physiotherapy, located on Brannon Way, is the creation of husband and wife team Marie and Tom Brown. The clinic provides a...

The Isle of Wight Distillery has marked a decade of its Mermaid spirits range with a packed celebration at the Sugar Store in Shepards Marina, Cowes. Guests at the venue enjoyed entertainment, including acrobatic displays and dance performances by Arts...

A new creative space combining art, shade and cocktails has opened in Cowes - just in time for Cowes Week. The Courtyard is an exclusive space brought together between local artists and Bar No.46, supported by local business Olesinski. Located...

A popular Mediterranean restaurant in Ryde has unexpectedly announced it has closed its doors permanently, citing 'unforeseen circumstances'. Crazy’s Taverna, located on the High Street, shared the news with customers on social media tonight (Sunday), confirming that the decision to...

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley, officially opened SpaMedica’s new state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic and Treatment Centre (CDTC) in Newport last week (Wednesday). The centre, which began delivering cataract care to NHS patients in February 2025 and has already supported...

Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest theme park and key contributor to the Isle of Wight tourism, has been shortlisted in 4 major categories at the 2025 UK Theme Park Awards – and now it needs your vote to bring the...

Red Squirrel Property Shop, led by CEO Charlie Panayi, has celebrated a triple win at the Agents Giving Summer Ball 2025, taking home Best Creative Fundraising, Best Company Fundraising, and Best Social Media Campaign. The national event, which recognises outstanding...

Fishbourne-based Rebel Marine is marking 10 years in business this month, having spent the past decade supporting construction and engineering projects across the Isle of Wight and beyond. The Isle of Wight company specialises in providing access solutions for sites...

2 Isle of Wight-based companies have showcased the Island’s excellence in the construction sector, after being recognised with top accolades at the Federation of Master Builders’ Awards. On Friday (18th July), Cowes-based Bagshots Limited was crowned Kitchen Project Winner at the...